Atty. C. E. 'Win' Francis
Win Francis has been and still remains active in his community and with many charitable endeavors. He was on the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of the High Desert Museum for over 20 years.
Business Law & More Attorney · Serving Bend, OR · 49+ Years Experience
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About C. E. 'Win' Francis at a Glance
C. E. 'Win' Francis is a Retired Partner based in Bend, Oregon, practicing at Francis Hansen Martin Llp. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on wills, contracts, trusts, probate, and family law. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1977) and U.S. District Court, District of Oregon (1977). Educated at Lewis and Clark College (LL.B., 1976) and Stanford University (A.B., 1970). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Oregon State Bar. Serves clients in Bend, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About C. E. 'Win' Francis
- Win Francis has been and still remains active in his community and with many charitable endeavors
- He was on the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of the High Desert Museum for over 20 years
- Mr. Francis was a founding member of the Deschutes Basin Land Trust, served on its Board of Directors and currently is on their Advisory Board of Directors
- He is also a founding member of the Tower Theater Foundation and currently sits on the Board that preserved the historic theater in downtown Bend
- The theater is currently operating for the benefit of the community by renting the facility to different organizations and by presenting various artistic performances
- He is a member of the Board of Directors of AAA Oregon/Idaho and a member the Audit Committee and Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee
- Win Francis has been significantly involved in the farm/ranch management and sale and has numerous clients who are engaged in significant sales in excess of ten million dollars
- He has been involved in extensive generational estate planning with family ranches, including valuation, creation of entities, minority ownership valuation and interfamily transfers
- In addition, Mr. Francis has represented numerous developers with projects of 2,000 to 5,000 residential units with operations in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and California
- Representation has included entity formation, tax strategy environmental review, homeowner association creation, construction contracts and long-term contracts for builders in various projects
- Win Francis has acted as a receiver for a significant resort in Bend during the time when the co-owners of the resort were unable to agree upon the management of the resort
- Mr. Francis has ongoing relationships with approximately twelve CPA firms in the Bend/Redmond area
- He adheres to the concept that a team that includes the CPA in important decisions is beneficial for the client
- He is actively involved in estate planning for significant clients, including maintenance of family businesses within the family, transfer of significant real property, estate valuations
- Member, Central Oregon Board of Realtors, 1983
- Member, Board of Directors, AAA Oregon/Idaho
Practice Areas Explained
C. E. 'Win' Francis's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases C. E. 'Win' Francis handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Bend.
Wills in Bend
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Contracts in Bend
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Trusts in Bend
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Probate in Bend
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Family Law in Bend
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Bend
Practicing law in Oregon. Legal matters in Oregon are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bend are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Oregon state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Oregon brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Oregon courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Bend Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Bend-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Bend Choose C. E. 'Win' Francis
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish C. E. 'Win' Francis's practice in the field of wills, contracts, trusts, probate, and family law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
C. E. 'Win' Francis brings 49+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Oregon and U.S. District Court, District of Oregon, C. E. 'Win' Francis can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wills, contracts, and trusts, C. E. 'Win' Francis can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Bend
A Bend-based practice means C. E. 'Win' Francis attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues C. E. 'Win' Francis Handles in Bend
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